Personal & Professional Development

The Frankfurt School Africa Society is more than just an association—it’s a vibrant community, a meeting point where dreams, ideas, and cultures from Africa and Europe converge. Founded by students of the Frankfurt School, our mission is to celebrate the cultural richness, history, and unique potential of the African continent while building bridges with the rest of the world. Through cultural events and planned events with other initiatives we aim to foster a genuine dialogue that values diversity and interconnectedness. The Frankfurt School Africa Society strives to be a voice and a catalyst for those eager to explore, understand, and actively participate in Africa’s dynamic future. Together, we are creating a platform where every exchange is an opportunity for growth, and every collaboration a chance to transform the world.

FS Asia society brings together the Asian and international community at Frankfurt School through cultural gatherings, lectures, and workshops. Cultural gatherings have a social “Stammtisch” character for networking, Q&A sessions, or hands-on learning with experienced professionals. Expert lectures will be given by founders, researchers, and other professionals on various Asia-related topics. In workshops and student discussion you can learn about current developments, Asian traditions, business etiquette or systemic and cultural differences.

FS Associates is the student Hedge Fund of Frankfurt School, managing virtual funds in a manner typically observed in the industry. We pursue a holistic investment approach to detect long and short opportunities, which we base on sophisticated research. Our target is to learn every day, improve in both quantitative and qualitative skills related to finance and thrive as a community.

FS Automotive unites FS talents with the automotive industry for mutual growth and opportunities. Through our events, you can engage directly with industry leaders, fostering connections that fuel both personal and professional development. Join us to accelerate your ambitions in the automotive industry, whether you're aiming for a career or seeking to broaden your horizons with groundbreaking insights. A world of job and internship prospects, company/factor visits, thesis collaboration opportunities, and invaluable networking with industry experts and FS alumni is at your fingertips.

Blockchain technology is changing the way we think about the transfer of values and may cause a fundamental shift in global financial infrastructure. At FS Blockchain, we help students understand the underlying technology and its numerous applications through tutorials and workshops. Additionally, we regularly invite guest-speakers to deliver valuable insights into the blockchain scene in business and academia.

The Frankfurt School Business Forum is a student initiative that organizes an annual two-day congress. In cooperation with speakers and partners such as BlackRock, Roland Berger and BakerTilly, insights are thus provided into the topics of politics and business. As a team member, you work year-round in the respective department on the preparation and organization of the congress.

FS Business Game is a member of the Alliance of European Business Games. Through holding Frankfurt School Business Game, we provide globally relevant companies and high potential graduate students from more than 10 top business schools across the Europe a platform to innovate together on current and upcoming business challenges. Our ultimate goal is to create a unique experience of knowledge-sharing, collaboration and empowerment for future talents in the business world.

At FS Coding, our mission is to motivate FS students to start programming in order to learn what is, in our opinion, a basic business tool and to teach fundamental knowledge as well as professional improvement from existing skills. It is not necessary to have a technical or computational background to learn how to code. It’s fairly easy, but it needs a lot of dedication to begin with and that is where FS Coding comes in.

FS Data Science initiative is founded in response to the overwhelming yet promising industrial revolution — digitalisation. Guiding our members to dive into the emerging opportunities and changes driven by data science, FSDS aims to empower its members with real-world applications and to connect them with the newest trends in the form of guest lectures, Datathons, networking events, hands-on projects, news feeds, and many more to come. FSDS dedicates to facilitating the flow of ideas and experience among members, data experts, FS and companies to cultivate an ecosystem that aids members in their data science journeys. Join us!

FS Economy & Politics is an initiative that wants to encourage FS Students to think outside of the box by debating about current political and macroeconomic issues. Our initiative thus provides a platform for FS Students to broaden their horizons. Our events range from small get-togethers with our members to big speeches with known politicians and economists. We encourage all students of Frankfurt School to join our events as they are an opportunity for a vivid exchange of political views as well as economic issues.

The overall goal of the initiative is to establish a platform for people to learn together about the foundations of Entrepreneurship and innovation. We meet weekly to learn together from mutual experiences, workshops and from our invited professional speakers. In addition to that we are producing the “Rocketcast”, our very own podcast in which founders, venture capitalists and inspiring personalities are interviewed to make their knowledge and tips accessible to a broader audience. Our shared values are what makes us strive for excellence and a better tomorrow for everybody.

The fashion business industry is now more in an upheaval than ever. But what really happens behind the scences of a fashion company and how do they need to position themselves strategically in an changing environment? As a FS Fashion Business member you will have the opportunity to speak to several representatives  personally, learn more about their strategy in a difficult environment, work with them hand-in-hand on case studies and attend different networking events. It is perfect for people who want to combine their passion for fashion and managerial skills.

As a FS Invest member you actively engage in one of our departments: Equity, Fixed Income or Quant. All departments contribute to our inhouse portfolio through research, backtesting and pitches in front of our investment board. We provide our members with numerous events, workshops, office visits and networking opportunities with first class global financial institutions – not only in Frankfurt – but also at our annual London Banking Trip. If you are interested in joining FS Invest, visit our website below and apply for one of our departments at the beginning of the semester. We hope to see you soon!

"To have more Latin America at Frankfurt School and have more Frankfurt School in Latin America." FS Latino Society desires to represent the Latin American culture at the university and help the Latin community to connect, network and support each other. 

We are the interconnection bridge between Latin America and students at the Frankfurt School. Our agenda is based on cultural activities, informative events and the spread of information about the region's sociopolitical, cultural or economical situation. All South American students and students with an interest in the continent are welcome to join. 

Frankfurt School Middle Eastern Society is a student-run cultural society at Frankfurt School that seeks to promote an understanding and appreciation of Middle Eastern culture. Through a variety of events and activities, we aim to provide a space for students to learn about the rich and diverse cultures of the Middle East, and to foster a sense of community and connection among those interested in the region. Our events range from cultural workshops and lectures, to political discussions and social gatherings. We also strive to engage with the broader community and to provide opportunities for cultural exchange and dialogue. We welcome students of all backgrounds and interests to join us and explore the fascinating cultures of the Middle East.

Rhetoric, skillful negotiations, and sleepless nights: Participants of MUN conferences know that for a talented MUN debater, overtime in the office is only one obstacle to overcome in order to debate eloquently and skillfully later at the conference. Every year this initiative travels to the world's largest Model United Nations in New York to compete with other MUN delegations from around the world and to gain extraordinary experience.

FS Real Estate is a student-run club founded in 2020 which focuses on the real estate industry.

Our goal is to inform & to educate students more deeply in the diversity real estate can offer.

With the help of experts from the industry we are not only planning & executing exciting events & guest lectures, but furthermore engage our students in workshops in which they can learn more about the Real Estate industry. 

Social enterprises are businesses that prioritize social, environmental, or community goals while still maintaining profitability. They strive to create a positive impact on society by addressing pressing issues such as poverty, education, healthcare, and sustainability. Unlike traditional businesses that focus solely on profit, social enterprises measure success by their contributions to the common good.

In recent years, the concept of social enterprises has gained significant traction globally. As the world becomes more conscious of the need for responsible and ethical business practices, understanding and engaging with social enterprises is becoming increasingly important.

The FS Social Enterprise Initiative is your gateway to exploring this dynamic field. Through this initiative, you'll gain a deeper understanding of what makes social enterprises unique, develop strategies to evaluate their effectiveness, and even brainstorm your own innovative ideas for new social ventures.

The sports business industry is now more lucrative and relevant than ever. But what really happens behind the scenes of a football club and how do companies use sports sponsorship to booster sales and market their products? 

As a FS Sports Business member, you will have the opportunity to speak to several representatives from sports institutions and companies and attend different networking events. Furthermore, the learned knowledge will be applied while organizing an internal Sports Tournament.

The FS Sports Business Initiative is ideal for people who want to combine their passion for sports with managerial skills.

The core idea of FS-Sustainability is to create awareness for the topic, make Frankfurt School more sustainable, and give insights about sustainability-related issues from an economic and entrepreneurial perspective. To support this idea, FS-Sustainability is split into the following four departments:

• Sustainable Finance
• FS Change
• Events
• Marketing

FS Student Consulting is an official subsidiary of Frankfurt School of Finance & Management and listed company in the German trade register. Currently, we have 60 members, all highly-motivated students of Frankfurt School with various backgrounds across all levels of study.

TEDxFS is a yearly independently organized TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) event and will display talks from various fields including medicine, neuroscience, entrepreneurship, and personal development. In TED's spirit of ideas worth spreading the events shall inspire people to further improve and to take on leadership within their chosen field. At the TEDxFS events, about 7 live speakers and 2 pre-recorded TED talks will be presented to the audience in order to spark vivid discussions.

Frankfurt School Toastmasters is Frankfurt School’s own Toastmasters club that is open to all members of the FS community: students, alumni and employees. At Frankfurt School Toastmasters we practice and improve our public speaking, communication and leadership skills through holding speeches, both prepared and improvised, give and receive constructive feedback, mentoring and peer learning as well as taking on leadership roles. Providing constructive and valuable feedback to each other is a key part of the club culture and an important part of your journey towards becoming a skilled speaker and strong leader.

FS Unity is a student initiative supporting the LGBTQIA+ community at Frankfurt School through representation, raising awareness, and organizing events related to the matter. We provide professional networking opportunities with LGBTQIA+ networks from various business areas. In addition to regular monthly meetings among members, FS Unity organizes campus events, career fair visits, and guest speeches, all aimed at connecting LGBTQIA+ students and professionals. We believe in the strength of unity – which we want to pursue by supporting those who are marginalised and discriminated against. FS Unity's vision is to continue to raise awareness around LGBTQIA+ related issues and strengthen the community at Frankfurt School.

FS Ventures offers an opportunity for exchange between startups from the Rhine-Main area and the students of Frankfurt School. Both sides can benefit from this: The students have the opportunity to get in direct contact with the founders and to receive important tips and experiences. Startups can present and advertise their product to an open-minded but critical target group. In the future, the focus will be even more on venture capital and the diverse financing possibilities for young companies.

FS Watches is an initiative aimed at individuals interested in watches and the luxury industry overall. During our meetings, we will discuss watches from a technical, historical, and financial perspective. Moreso, our aim is to get to experience the watches first hand, see where they are made and meet the people behind them. The initiative welcomes all whom are interested and requires affluence only in curiosity, not materialism. 

FS Women in Business is a platform of female students within Frankfurt School. In our initiative, there are “seniors” experienced in different fields, as for example consulting, start-ups, banking or asset management. This way, other female students are able to ask questions and network. We invite alumnae to talk about their experiences and inspire others with their stories as well as to create opportunities to get to know them personally. Once a semester, we organize panel discussions and Q&A sessions with professionals.